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People v. Welch

Citations

  • 71 Mich. 548
  • 1 L.R.A. 385
  • 39 N.W. 747
  • 1888 Mich. LEXIS 650

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  • ignorance of the facts that violate a statute is no excuse where intent is not an element of the offense
  • ignorance of the facts that violate a statute is no excuse where intent is not an element of the offense

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Judges: Champlin, Other

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